GREEK LEADERS OF DISTINCTION

• Paige Heggelke, Binghamton University, Phi Sigma Sigma
• Elizabeth Prieto, Gettysburg College, Alpha Omicron Pi
• Troy Hobson, Quinnipiac University, Pi Kappa Phi
• Matthew Bitterman, Binghamton University, Alpha Epsilon Pi
• Maria Dixon, Stockton University, Delta Zeta
• Andrew Zinzi, Binghamton University, Pi Kappa Phi
• Olivia Casale, Monmouth University, Alpha Omicron Pi
• Mackenzie Buscarino, Binghamton University, Kappa Kappa Gamma
• Trinity Colbert, Howard University, Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity
• Grayson Ruark, Lehigh University, Sigma Phi Delta

GUENZLER AWARD (For volunteers or professional staff members of fraternity/sorority organizations)
Joshua Greenberg, Lehigh University, Alpha Epsilon Pi

FORCOLLEGEFORLIFE GRADUATE STUDENT IMPACT AWARD
Cecilia Downey, Montclair State University, Sigma Delta Tau

Gift for recipient supported by ForCollegeForLife.

PHILIPPI AWARD (For campus professionals)

Jayde Ware, Monmouth University, Zeta Phi Beta

Gift for recipient supported by Phi Mu Delta.

BONNIE WUNSCH VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD

TBA

JOSETTE KAUFMAN HEALTH AND WELLNESS AWARD
Panhellenic Council, Hofstra University

HANK NUWER AWARD FOR HAZING PREVENTION
Jose Garcia, University of Connecticut, Theta Chi

Gift for recipient supported by Hazing Prevention Network.

2026 NGLA Impact Awards

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

• Community: University of Rhode Island FSL Community
• Council: Binghamton University Panhellenic Council
• Chapter: Alpha Omicron Pi, Monmouth University

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

• Chapter: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Rowan University

AMY VOJTA LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

• Chapter: Alpha Omicron Pi, Monmouth University
• Council: Quinnipiac University Panhellenic Council

MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT AND INTAKE

• Community: Stockton University FSL Community
• Council: Quinnipiac University Panhellenic Council
• Chapter: Alpha Omicron Pi, Monmouth University

MULTICULTURAL INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMMING

• Community: Lehigh University FSL Community
• Council: Quinnipiac University Panhellenic Council
• Chapter: Alpha Epsilon Pi, Lehigh University

PUBLIC RELATIONS

• Community: Stockton University FSL Community
• Council: Quinnipiac Panhellenic Council
• Chapter: Alpha Phi Alpha, Rowan University

RISK REDUCTION

• Community: University of Rhode Island FSL Community
• Council: Binghamton University InterFraternity Council
• Organization: Alpha Omicron Pi, Monmouth University

TRACK A: Risk Management and Crisis Response

• Mikaeel Zohair and Izabel Viveiros – Stony Brook University
• Samantha Ledford and Margaret Bush – Carnegie Mellon University
• Julia Butensky and Noah Stein – Franklin and Marshall College

TRACK B: Student Health and Safety

• Trinity Colbert and Toryn Wilson – Howard University
• Steven Ye and Brodie McDermott – Stony Brook University
• Emma Fallon and Frankie Tamburino – Monmouth University

TRACK C: Community Development and Belonging

• McKenna Littleton and Sebastian Sanchez – Lehigh University
• Annika Santhanam and Henry Lee – Carnegie Mellon University
• Michelle Tretola and Alyssa Harper – Hofstra University

TRACK D: Public Relations & Image

• Sophia Pinarreta and Yohanis Tavarez – Bridgewater State University
• Nasere Lewin and Paris Austin – University of Connecticut
• Nazir Flack and Nicholas DePass – Rowan University and Rider University

JUDGES

Anthony Reid – Quinnipiac University

Alexis Bonamassa – Franklin and Marshall College

Jon Colon – Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity

Shirley Celi-Landeo – The College of New Jersey

Kaline Martinez – Adelphi University

Salvatore Kallai – Montclair State University

Kelsey Wohlford – Hofstra University

Julia Delbagno – Montclair State University

Nicolas Hewgley – Alpha Chi Rho National Headquarters

Betsy Sarneso – Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Enrique Rosado – Lehigh University